About Axis Max Life

Axis Max Life Insurance Limited, formerly known as Max Life Insurance Company Ltd., is a joint venture between Max Financial Services Limited (“MFSL”) and Axis Bank Limited.

Axis Max Life Insurance offers comprehensive protection and long-term savings life insurance solutions through its multi-channel distribution, including agency and third-party distribution partners. It has built its operations over two decades through a need-based sales process, a customer-centric approach to engagement and service delivery, and a well-trained human capital.

Axis Max Life has been consistently ranked among the best workplaces by the GPTW Institute, reflecting its commitment to creating a positive and empowering work environment.

#ComeAsYouAre LGBTQIA+ and PwD candidates of all ages are encouraged to apply

Job Description:

Senior Manager - UI/UX Design

Department: User Experience & Research
Level: 4A
Experience Required: 8-12 years
Location: Gurugram, Haranya
Type: Full-time

About Axis Max Life UX & Research Team
Join our dynamic team where creativity meets innovation! We are a forward-thinking company dedicated to delivering exceptional digital experiences. Our collaborative environment fosters growth, creativity, and the pursuit of excellence.

Role Overview
We are looking for an empathetic and strategic UX design leader who combines strong product thinking, hands-on design execution, and design operations expertise. As Senior Manager – UI/UX Design, you will lead UX outcomes for platform journeys (including UI engineering), mentor team members and partner with stakeholders across functions. You will play a critical role in shaping scalable, high-quality user experiences while fostering a collaborative, growth-focused design culture.

Key Responsibilities

UX Leadership & Product Thinking





- Lead design execution and interface development across products within an assigned digital track (e.g., onboarding, servicing, enterprise tools).
- Translate business goals and user needs into seamless, functional, and aesthetically strong user interfaces.
- Drive interaction design, IA, user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and final UI specs.
- Guide junior team members on structured UX thinking, frameworks, and delivery expectations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Partner with product managers, engineers, researchers, and content strategists to co-create effective solutions.
- Collaborate with Chief Managers / Head of UX to align experience goals with business outcomes.
- Ensure design feasibility and consistency through iterative testing and implementation checks.

Design Operations & Mentorship

- Mange design operations, ensuring efficient workflows and high-quality deliverables - without compromising quality.

- Review and elevate team deliverables, ensuring alignment with brand and accessibility standards.
- Support team development via mentorship, design critiques and skill upskilling.
- Guide team members on applying research-driven design decisions.
- Coordinate design priorities, Jira boards, and sprint-level visibility with product teams.
- Drive efficiency and agility using AI tools.

Required Skills & Qualifications

- UX Principles: Strong understanding of UX design principles, research methodologies and design thinking framework
- Storytelling:



Ability to convey ideas and concepts through compelling storytelling.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Problem-Solving: Creative problem-solving skills with a strong analytical mindset.
- Collaboration: Effective communicator with cross-functional and senior stakeholders. Mentorship: Proven ability to coach and grow junior designers.
- Experience: 8+ years of hands-on experience in UI/UX design, with at least 2 years in a lead/people management role.
- UI Design & Engineering: Standard design tools and front-end development tools.
- Collaboration: Miro, Whiteboarding tools
- Project Management: JIRA, Confluence

Preferred

- Experience in insurance, fintech, or BFSI domains is a plus.
- Exposure to accessibility standards, responsive design, and scalable design systems.
- Strong analytical mindset to turn research into structured problem-solving.
- Portfolio: An online portfolio showcasing product design work, analytical decision-making, design operations and strategic thinking.

Why Join Us

- Innovative Workplace: Be part of a growing UX practice that values creativity and innovation
- Ownership & Impact: Influence product strategy and scale design practices across key digital journeys.
- Collaborative Culture : A supportive and collaborative environment where you work with passionate professionals
- Growth Opportunities: Opportunities for professional development - shape design culture, coach talent, and influence the broader customer experience strategy.

If you’re a UX leader passionate about building intuitive experiences and growing talented teams, we would love to hear from you!

Apply Now and be a part of our exciting journey!

State:

Home Office

Branch:

Gurugram -90C

Department:

Digital Technology

Function:

User Experience & Research

Posted On:

22-Apr-2026

📌 Senior Manager - User Experience & Research (India)
🏢 AxisMaxlife
📍 India